2015 BMW Z4 TPM reset

If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.2.Rectify the flat tire.
Run-flat tires
You can continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is approx.
50 miles/80 km.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be smaller or
greater depending on the driving speed, road
conditions, external temperature, cargo load,
etc.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering
properties.◀
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving, and contact your service
center.◀
Tire Pressure Monitor TPMThe concept
The system monitors the tire pressure in the four mounted tires. The system issues a warn‐
ing if there is a significant loss of pressure in
one or more tires. Sensors in the tire valves
measure the tire pressure.
Notes Tire damage caused by external influen‐
ces
Sudden tire damage caused by external influ‐
ences cannot be indicated in advance.◀
To operate the system, also note the additional
information and instructions contained under
Tire inflation pressure, refer to page 228.
Functional requirement The system must have been reset while the in‐
flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable
signaling of pressure loss is not ensured.
Reset the system after adjusting the tire infla‐
tion pressure and after changing a tire or
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Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
Status display1. Press the button. The start menu
opens.2."Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."TPM"5.The status is displayed.
Status indicator on the Control
Display
The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the tires.
TPM takes into account that tire pressures
change while the vehicle is being driven.
All wheels are green
The system is active and issues warnings in
case of deviations from the tire inflation pres‐
sures stored last.
"TPM active" appears on the Control Display.
One wheel is yellow Flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire. A message appears on the
Control Display.
All wheels are yellow
▷Flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure
in several tires.▷The system was not reset after a wheel
change and issues warnings in case of de‐
viations from the tire inflation pressures
stored last.▷A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys‐
tem is being reset.
A message appears on the Control Display.
The wheels are gray The system cannot detect a flat tire.
Possible reasons for this:▷TPM is being reset.▷Disturbance by systems or devices with
the same radio frequency.▷Malfunction.
Status information
The status control display additionally shows
the current tire inflation pressures. It shows the actual values read; they may vary depending
on driving style or weather conditions.
Resetting the system
Reset the system after adjusting the tire infla‐
tion pressure and every time a tire or wheel is
changed.
1. Press the button. The start menu
opens.2."Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4. "Reset"5.Start the engine, but do not start driving.6.Start the system reset with "Reset".7.Drive away. The tires are shown in gray and
"Resetting TPM..." is displayed.
After a short trip at over 30 km/h, the set tire
inflation pressures are adopted as target val‐
ues. The system reset is completed as you
drive, and can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the reset is continued
automatically. On the Control Display, the tires
are shown in green and "TPM active" is dis‐
played again.
If a flat tire is detected while the system is re‐
setting and determining the inflation pres‐
sures, all tires on the Control Display are dis‐
played in yellow. The message "Low tire!" is
shown.
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Low tire pressure messageThe warning lights come on in yellow
and red. A message appears on the
Control Display. In addition, a signal
sounds.▷There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐
flation pressure.▷The system was not reset. The system
therefore issues warnings in case of devia‐
tions from the tire inflation pressures
stored last.1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 98, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on if necessary.
Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may
not have been reset. Reset the system.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.2.Rectify the flat tire.
The use of tire sealant can damage the
TPM electronics. In this case, have theelectronics checked at the next opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if necessary.
Run-flat tires
You can continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may
not have been reset. Reset the system.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is approx.
50 miles/80 km.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Because the possible driving distance de‐
pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be smaller or
greater depending on the driving speed, road
conditions, external temperature, cargo load,
etc.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
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A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering
properties.◀
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving, and contact your service
center.◀
Message when not reset The warning light lights up yellow. A
Check Control message is displayed.
The system may not have been reset
although a wheel was changed.
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the
system, refer to page 97.
System limits
The system does not function properly if it has
not been reset, e.g., it may identify a tire as flat
in spite of the fact that the tire is filled to the
correct inflation pressure.
The tire pressure depends on the temperature
of the tire. An increase in the tire temperature,
e.g., while driving or due to sunlight, increases
the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure
decreases when the tire temperature drops. In
case of severe temperature drops, this behav‐
ior may lead to a warning on account of the de‐
fined warning limits.
Malfunction The small warning light flashes in yel‐
low and then lights up continuously;
the larger warning light comes on in
yellow. On the Control Display, the
tires are shown in gray and a message ap‐
pears. No flat tire can be detected.Display in the following situations:▷A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if neces‐
sary.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.▷TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the
system again.
The small warning light flashes in yel‐
low and then lights up continuously;
the larger warning light comes on in
yellow. The tires are displayed in gray
on the Control Display. No flat tire can be de‐
tected.
Display in the following situations:
▷Disturbance by systems or devices with
the same radio frequency. After leaving the
area of the disturbance, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
Systems
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
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Telephone, installation loca‐tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 124
TeleService 217
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 110
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 112
Temperature, changing the unit of measure 78
Temperature, coolant 74
Temperature display, external temperature 73
Temperature display, external temperature warning 73
Temperature display, setting the units 78
Temperature, engine oil 74
Text messages 208
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Thigh support adjustment 49
Third brake light, refer to Center brake light 248
Through-loading opening with integrated transport
bag 121
Tilt alarm sensor 42
Tilting the passenger side mirror 52
Time, setting the time 78
Tire age 232
Tire damage 233
Tire identification marks 231
Tire inflation pressure 228
Tire inflation pressure, pres‐ sure loss 97
Tire pressure monitoring, re‐ fer to FTM 94
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system reset 97
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, warning lamp 98
Tire Quality Grading 232 Tires, changing 234
Tires, flat tire 249
Tire size 231
Tires, run-flat tires 234
Tires, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Tire tread 233
Toll roads, route 151
Tone 162
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 245
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 245
Towing 253
Town/city, navigation 143
Tow-starting 253
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 96
Traction control 102
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 103
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 155
Transmission, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission with dual
clutch 68
Transmission, 8-gear auto‐ matic transmission 66
Transmission lock, unlocking manually 71
Transmission lock, unlocking manually, with 7-gear auto‐
matic transmission 71
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 65
Transmission positions, 7- gear automatic transmis‐
sion 68
Transmission positions, 8- gear automatic transmis‐
sion 66
Transmission, unlocking transmission lock manually,
for 7-gear automatic trans‐
mission 71 Transporting children
safely 55
Tread depth, tires 233
Tread, tires 233
Treble, tone 162
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 73
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 62
Trip odometer 73
Trips, planning 149
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, Comfort Access 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, opening from the inside 38
Trunk lid, opening from the outside 38
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions 264
Turn signal, indicator/warning lamp 16
Turn signals 62
Turn signals, bulb replace‐ ment, front 247
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 62
U Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 232
Unintentional alarms 42
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 78
Units of measure, changing on the Control Display 78
Units, temperature 78
Universal remote control 116
Unlocking, from the inside 38
Unlocking, from the out‐ side 34
Unlocking, hood 238
Unlocking, setting the unlock‐ ing characteristics 34 Seite 284ReferenceEverything from A to Z284
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